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}}{{tnr}}'''Roby Smith''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Iowa State Senate]]. He has represented District 41 since 2011.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Roby Smith''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Iowa State Senate]], representing District 47 since 2013 and currently serving as an [[State Senate Assistant Minority Leader|Assistant Minority Leader]]. He previously represented District 41 from 2011 to 2013.

Smith, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a small business owner in Bettendorf. He is an Eagle Scout and attends Trinity Lutheran Church with his wife, Kari, and their three children.

Smith, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a small business owner in Bettendorf. He is an Eagle Scout and attends Trinity Lutheran Church with his wife, Kari, and their three children.

==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith has been appointed to these committees:

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*[[Education Committee, Iowa State Senate|Education]]

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*[[State Government Committee, Iowa State Senate|State Government]]

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*[[Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State Senate|Ways and Means]]

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|Committee1 = Appropriations

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|Committee2 = State Government

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|Committee3 = Ways and Means

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===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:

Smith, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a small business owner in Bettendorf. He is an Eagle Scout and attends Trinity Lutheran Church with his wife, Kari, and their three children.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:

"Lower commercial property taxes to be competitive with surrounding states."

State Budget:

"Start requiring that all lines of pork barrel spending have a recorded vote so that it cannot sneak through hidden in a 200 page piece of legislation."

"Have a pay-as-you-go approach to state debt. The state should pay for new buildings with cash and not go into debt."

"Grow employment opportunities by not increasing taxes."

Property Taxes:

"Stop raising property taxes to balance the budge. People should keep more of what they earn because they will save, spend, and invest those additional dollars, promoting freedom and responsibility, raising our standard of living, and benefiting the economy for us all."

Education:

"A strong education system is critical to the long-term success of our community. Education is the foundation upon which our economy, our government, and our community is built. We cannot let that foundation crumble."

"We must do more to ensure Iowa can attract and retain teachers who are qualified."

"We must implement strategies to reduce the administrative burdens on school districts and school district personnel, especially teachers."